Mar 2006

TIME: Exclusive: Iraqi Commander Says, "We Didn't Find a Mosque" (& reaction)

After a bloody raid against anti-U.S. militias in Baghdad, the war of words rages on
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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Real Time: Life in Baghdad

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Michael appears via video from Baghdad (where it is 7 a.m. Saturday morning) to discuss the current situation. An excellent interview.

Length: 8:40

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TIME: On Scene -- Highs and Lows in Baghdad  

What does it actually mean to win the war in Iraq?
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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AC: Continuation of media discussion

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Anderson, in New Orleans, continues last night’s discussion with Michael, Nic Robertson, Hugh Hewlitt, and additionally, blogger Michael Yon.
 
Length: 9:23

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AC: Blame the media

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Anderson interviews Michael (in Baghdad) as well as Nic Robertson (likewise) and conservative talk-show host Hugh Hewlitt (NOT in Iraq) regarding the Bush administration’s attempt to paint the dissatisfaction of the American public over the war in Iraq as just a response to the media’s negativity.

Length: 9:03

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CBS: Insurgency plans

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Michael does a special report for CBS News regarding the insurgents' plans and the on-going debate on whether there is a civil war yet.

Length: 2:16

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TSR: Year Four in Iraq begins

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Michael, back in Baghdad, appeared on The Situation Room to reflect on the first three years of the war and look ahead to year four.

Length: 6:35

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MSNBC: Chris Matthews -- 6:43

Michael did a phone interview with Chris Matthews during "Operation Swarmer," the air assault on Samarra in March of 2006. Stock video was shown during most of the interview, interspersed with this photo:

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MSNBC -- 6:43

TIME: Iraq's Turn for the Worse Brings U.S. and Baathists Closer

TIME Baghdad Bureau Chief Michael Ware reflects on the changes he sees in Iraq after a two month furlough.
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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60 Minutes: Battle of Tal'Afar

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On March 12, 2006, 60 Minutes did a piece on the battle at Tal’Afar. Michael is interviewed and much of the footage he recorded of the battle is used.

Length: 11:28

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